Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ pb8

First to flower! Rose-pink in bud; opening to frilly-edged flowers of blush-pink paling to white; in tight; rounded trusses. July-August and then over a long period. Dense. Upright;1.5 x 1.5m. A remarkable sight in full flower. Small; olive-green leaves. Tolerant to a sunny position.